Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Calliandra |
| Species | californica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Baja, California and Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 150 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Baja Fairy Duster is suitable for any desert wildlife garden. |
| Cultivation | Drought tolerant but best with regular waterings during hot seasons. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Gravelly flats, hillsides and desert washes in Baja, California and Mexico. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth brown, weathering to gray. |
| Flower Description | Rounded red and fluffy. |
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